Users will immediately appreciate the D60’s fast 0.18-secondstart-up time and split-second shutter response, which combine toeliminate the frustration of shooting lag – a common issue with manypoint-and-shoot digital cameras. With a fast and accurate autofocus andthe ability to shoot continuously at up to three pictures-per-second,the D60 faithfully captures pictures that other cameras often miss. TheD60 does all this while delivering extraordinarily vivid and detailedpictures, ensuring that fleeting expressions, special moments andmemorable events are captured beautifully.

The D60 also offers consumers comprehensive in-camera functionality,such as Active D-lighting. Through this innovative Nikon feature, thecamera can, with the option selected, further optimize shadow andhighlight detail-as pictures are taken. Shots that once requiredadjustment with photo editing software can now go straight to theprinter, bypassing the computer altogether.

For added fun and creativity while reducing or helping to eliminatetime spent manipulating pictures later, the D60’s In-camera RetouchMenu enables users to accomplish a wide variety of tasks without acomputer. The D60 offers new in-camera editing capabilities, includingadjustable cross-screen star effects, color-intensifying filters aswell as D-lighting, Red-eye correction, Image Trim and more. The D60’sStop-Motion Movie mode is a D-SLR first that enables users to createstop-animation movie clips from a series of as many as 100 consecutiveJPEG picture files. More experienced photographers will also enjoyshooting in the lossless NEF (RAW) format, and then adjusting imageparameters, such as size, format, and white balance, all within thecamera.

While many cameras now feature a dust cleaning function, the D60takes this idea one step further. In addition to offering an ImageSensor Cleaning function that quickly and silently shakes off specks ofimage degrading dust, the camera also minimizes the dust that can comeinto contact with the sensor through a unique Airflow Control System.This design works to channel particles away from the sensor with everyclick of the shutter, resulting in even further reduction of dustparticles and the spots they can leave on pictures.

Ergonomically designed with intuitively placed controls, the D60 isa camera that’s compact and ready to go wherever life leads. It alsofeatures a new power conserving Eye Sensor that turns the big 2.5-inchcolor LCD monitor on and off automatically when the user alternatesbetween taking pictures and reviewing camera settings.

A customizable LCD monitor user interface rounds out the D60’sconvenient features, as users can create their own wallpapers andadjust color settings to adapt to their preferences. The D60’s designalso supports Eye-Fi memory card functionality, enabling the convenientwireless transfer of images from the D60 to a computer, when usingEye-Fi memory cards.* Additionally, photos can be securely written toreadily available SD cards, high-capacity SDHC cards and Eye-Fi memorycards, offering users a range of data storage options.

The D60 will be packaged with the 3x zoom AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mmf/3.5-5.6G VR lens and will be available throughout the United Statesbeginning in February 2008. Pricing information will be availableapproximately 30 days prior to sales availability. For moreinformation, please visit www.nikonusa.com .

About Nikon

Nikon, At the Heart of the Image(TM). Nikon Inc. is the world leader indigital imaging, precision optics and photo imaging technology and isglobally recognized for setting new standards in product design andperformance for its award-winning consumer and professionalphotographic equipment. Nikon Inc. distributes consumer andprofessional digital SLR cameras, NIKKOR optics, Speedlights and systemaccessories; Nikon COOLPIX® compact digital cameras; COOLSCAN® digitalfilm scanners; 35mm film SLR cameras; Nikon software products and Nikonsports and recreational optics. Nikon D Series digital SLR cameras arerecognized as “Highest in Customer Satisfaction with digital SLRcameras,” according to the latest J.D. Power and Associates 2007digital Camera Satisfaction Study. Nikon Corporation, the parentcompany of Nikon Inc., recently celebrated its 90th anniversary andannounced the production of over 40 million NIKKOR SLR interchangeablelenses. For more information, dial (800) NIKON-US or visit http://www.nikonusa.com, which links all levels of photographers to the Web’s most comprehensive photo learning and sharing communities.

*Support refers to extension of power while transferring images, and is not an assurance of quality.